Becoming a CFO event

[PAST EVENT]
Becoming A CFO: Roadmap for Finance Leaders​

  • Best for: Finance and Accounting Managers who aspire to become CFO in the future
  • Date: March 19, 2026
  • Time: 18:30-21:00 (18:30 Door open – 19:00 Event start)
  • Location: Tekko Building, South Tower 4F (check map)
  • This event is free of charge
  • Invitation-only

Event Overview

We often hear from finance and accounting professionals who are thinking about what comes next, how to grow beyond their current role, what the CFO path really looks like, and how others have navigated that transition.

This event is our way of bringing the community together to learn, share, and connect in an open, relaxed setting. Whether you’re actively preparing for a CFO role or simply curious about the journey, we hope this event feels like a space for honest conversation and meaningful connections.

This session will be conducted in both English and Japanese.

Speaker

Nobuharu Aoshima

Aoshima-san brings extensive leadership experience as a CFO and Finance Director at global organizations including Amazon, Henry Schein, Microsoft, and P&G. Throughout his career, he has played a pivotal role in developing high-performing finance teams and mentoring professionals who have gone on to become CFOs themselves.

In addition to his corporate leadership, he is an active mentor and trainer at Amazon and other organizations.

At the “Becoming a CFO: Roadmap for Finance Managers” event, Aoshima-san will share his personal journey into CFO roles, the skills and mindset that proved most critical along the way, and the lessons he wishes he had learned earlier in his career.

Event Flow

  • 18:30–19:00 | Reception & Networking

  • 19:00–19:45 | CFO Stories – Speaker Session

  • 19:45–20:00 | Interactive Q&A

  • 20:00–20:45 | Networking with Finger Food & Drinks

  • 20:45–21:00 | Closing

Registration & policy

This is an invitation-only community event. To ensure the quality of the event, seating is limited. Only guests with confirmation may attend.

  • Registration is available via our website.

  • Registration does not guarantee participation.

  • Confirmed attendees will receive a confirmation email from our team.

  • Only guests with confirmation may attend.

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